Director of Partner Success (Security Solutions, Global)

About the role

• Mastercard Services leverages the company’s unique data, analytics, technology, and expertise to help customers grow, optimize performance, and manage risk • It delivers solutions across areas like fraud and cybersecurity, customer acquisition and engagement, open finance, and business insights—making commerce smarter, safer, and more personalized through data‑driven products and advisory capabilities • One of our strategic objectives is to diversify our revenue via new distribution pathways, including through Partners • As such, we are increasing our focus around Partner Success to support the growth of both our partner and MA revenue • We are seeking an experienced Partner Success Director to lead a team of Partner Success Managers, in managing a portfolio of strategic B2B partners who utilize multiple Mastercard services products or solutions to mitigate risk and prevent fraud • The Partner Success Director will support partners throughout the onboarding process, provide ongoing relationship management, and drive revenue growth through expansions and strategic initiatives • This individual will serve as a partner advocate within a matrixed organization • • Performance, Insights & Governance • Monitor partner performance, product adoption, usage, satisfaction, service levels, and revenue outcomes; identify risks and opportunities using partner feedback and operational data • Use monitoring, troubleshooting, and analytical tools to synthesize actionable insights, guide decisions, and support future growth • Establish a consistent governance cadence, including executive-ready quarterly business reviews, performance reporting, action tracking, and escalation management • Maintain market and addressable-opportunity insights to inform partner plans, prioritization, and strategic recommendations • Lead a global team of Partner Success managers working with Partners leveraging Mastercard data • • Cross-Functional Partnership • Serve as the primary relationship lead for a diverse portfolio of strategic B2B partners using multiple Mastercard Security Solutions products globally • Ensure a disciplined transition from Business Development to ongoing partner management, accelerating onboarding, speed to first revenue, product implementation, and scalable adoption • Align partner plans with broader Mastercard account strategies, particularly where end customers are supported by Customer Account Management or other Customer Success teams • Partner with Marketing to develop collateral, resources, portal content, events, customer summits, and thought leadership that strengthen partner engagement and enablement • Provide thought leadership in strategic directions in collaboration with Head of Partnerships and Customer Success Center of Excellence • • Growing the Business and Partner Advocacy • Develop and execute joint growth plans that expand partner relationships, increase product adoption, and grow volume and revenue across existing and new opportunities • Drive successful renewals and identify expansion opportunities across new products, use cases, end customers, and markets, including Mastercard-influenced opportunities • Co-create new approaches and go to market with existing partners and collaboration with Mastercard product teams • Engage regularly with partner stakeholders, including senior and C-suite leaders, to communicate value, review business results, resolve concerns, and advance shared priorities • Represent the voice of the partner internally, translating feedback and market needs into actionable recommendations that improve Mastercard products, services, and partner experience • Champion Partner Success best practices and contribute to internal initiatives that strengthen service quality, scalability, and partner outcomes